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Photo of the week

This #PlacerLife photo was captured on Instagram at the Placer County historic courthouse, which is lit up pink in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

⭐   The Placer County Elections Office is hosting a virtual town hall meeting via Zoom at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 to answer your questions about the Nov. 3 general election. Learn more

⭐   Our Placer County Board of Supervisors and Registrar of Voters have joined together to encourage people to vote. It's your vote and your choice of how you decide to vote. Watch video 

⭐   Ballots and voter information guides were mailed to registered voters in Placer County the week of Oct. 4. Registered voters who did not receive a ballot or misplaced their ballot are urged to contact the Elections Office at 530-886-5650. To check voter registration status, visit https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/.  

⭐   Learn more about the Nov. 3 election at www.placerelections.com.

High fire danger warning in Placer County 🚩

You know the drill, Placer. This week's Red Flag Warning was extended through tomorrow evening. Be sure to check out our updated wildfire webpage, review preparedness tips and learn what the warning means for you and the county. Learn more

Hidden Falls Park closed

Out of an abundance of caution, Hidden Falls Regional Park in North Auburn will be closed through Friday, Oct. 23, due to extreme fire weather conditions. Visitors with reservations during closure days will be given credit for the purchase price of their reservation. Learn more

Tips for a safer Halloween during COVID-19

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t mean you can’t have a spooktacular Halloween – it just means a few extra precautions are in order. Here are some tips from Placer County Public Health to help you have a safe and fun Halloween. Learn more

Pick your perfect pumpkin in Placer 🎃

Pumpkin patches in Placer County are in full swing, offering a wide array of family-fun festivities. To find a pumpkin patch and other wonderful farms, wineries, farm breweries and more, visit the PlacerGROWN website at www.placergrown.org. Don't forget to share your fall photos on Instagram with the #PlacerLife tag!

PODCAST: Placer's haunted museums 👻

Grab your blankets and pumpkin spice tea, it's time to curl up with our seriously spooky "The Placer Dead" podcast series. Join us for an auditory adventure as we learn about a couple of our haunted historic museums. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, or Soundcloud.

Spread the word—final hours for small business grants

Small businesses can apply for a Placer Shares grant until 10 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 23. Let your favorite small business know to apply now! Learn more

Increasing traveler mobility and safety in Kings Beach

We will host a community meeting Oct. 28 to give an update on the Kings Beach Western Approach Project. The goal of the initiative is to improve accessibility, mobility and safety for all roadway users between west Kings Beach and its downtown core. Learn more

Bring your ideas on how to improve air quality

The Placer County Air Pollution Control District is seeking community feedback on projects that could help improve air quality in Placer County. Projects for consideration include electric vehicle charging stations, replacing current school buses and more. Learn more

Preparing for floods before they happen

This week is Flood Preparedness Week, sponsored by California Department of Water Resources. Prepare yourself and your family by paying attention to weather forecasts, being aware of your flood risk, having an emergency evacuation kit and getting flood insurance. Learn more

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List of active projects throughout Placer County

Projects are listed alphabetically and by Board of Supervisors districts. A hard copy of the list is available at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive in Auburn. 

Active Projects

Upcoming public meetings and events

CANCELED - Board of Supervisors meeting (Tahoe), Oct. 26
Board of Supervisors meeting (Tahoe), Oct. 27, 9 a.m. Agenda 
Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee, Oct. 27, 4 p.m. Agenda

To learn about other Placer County committees and commissions and current opportunities to serve your community click here.

Upcoming community events

When people from different households mix, this increases the risk of transmission of COVID-19. The safest gatherings are virtual. Before attending an event, consider whether it meets the California Department of Public Health’s guidance for the prevention of COVID-19 transmission.

Countywide: Family Halloween Hike & Seek Challenge

PlacerGROWN farmers’ markets are still taking place following physical distancing direction from health authorities. Learn more

County jobs website is updated regularly

Check out Placer County's employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts to be notified of openings. Those without internet access can use a computer kiosk in the Human Resources Department's lobby, at 145 Fulweiler Ave., in Auburn. 

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Placer County Communications and Public Affairs
piostaff@placer.ca.gov